MARIETTA CELLARS CHRISTO LOT 1 -CALIFORNIA- 92/100, $19/BTL.(Blend of Syrah, Grenache and petite syrah) bring on the rich grilled meats, sausages, PERFECT WITH GAME as the wild boar on the label will hint...we have been DELICIOUSLY enjoying this gorgeous blend ON A REGULAR BASIS with rich, extremely spicy Thai curry (At Thai Dee) , yes IT STANDS UP TO EVERYTHING! see pdf don't take our word for it, Parker: "a killer wine...delivers flavor and value in incredible proportions"

and now...the two SPANISH BEAUTIES:

TARIMA HILL OLD VINES MONASTREL(=Mourvedre grape, the same one used in Chateauneuf du pape)-ALICANTE, SPAIN 2012- 91/100, $15.95 see pdf